Senior Systems Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Systems Engineer (AI): Developing vision-based perception systems for autonomous drones, bridging the gap between perception algorithms and flight control. Focus on aviation certification standards and cross-functional collaboration to ensure system performance, safety, and reliability.

Location: Must be located in Seattle, WA, USA

Salary: 151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually

Company

hirify.global is a multinational technology company focusing on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.

What you will do

• Translate operational requirements into detailed system and subsystem specifications for vision-based perception systems.
• Bridge the gap between perception algorithms (computer vision, radar processing, ML) and their integration with the broader flight control and autonomy stack.
• Develop comprehensive requirements documentation that meets aviation certification standards while enabling rapid innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and validate perception system architectures.
• Lead technical reviews to ensure perception systems meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in how perception systems are developed and certified for autonomous flight.

Requirements

• Experience developing requirements and system architectures for perception systems in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or aerospace applications.
• Strong background in computer vision, sensor fusion, or machine learning applications.
• Proven ability to decompose high-level requirements into detailed system specifications.
• Experience with regulatory certification processes (FAA or similar) is highly valuable.
• Exceptional analytical thinking and technical documentation skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across disciplines.

Nice to have

• 6+ years of designing or architecting new and existing systems experience.
• Experience leading the design, build and deployment of complex and performant software solutions in production.
• 6+ years of systems design, software development, operations, automation, and process improvement experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
• Inclusive culture empowers hirify.globalians to deliver the best results for our customers.
• Support for workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process for individuals with disabilities.